Thanks Puter for some clarity on cast/steel dizzy gears
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Thanks Puter for some clarity on cast/steel dizzy gears
Have called the parts store many times looking for a distributor for a custom app only to have them ask steel or cast gear. In my thinking, I shouldn't have to make that kind of decision. Recently purchased an HEI distributor on a popular auction site. Its cool, looks good, should work great for me. It's going in my '68 Cougar with a 289, 4 bbl, aluminum intake, vintage aluminum valve covers, and a 20+ year old thumpin camshaft. I showed Puter the dizzy the other day and he points out that it has a steel gear on it and asks what cam Im running?! He made it simple without getting into year, manufacturer or anything else and simply said, 'steel/steel, cast/cast'. Thanks for possibly saving me some additional expense. kennyg
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we only ask at the auto parts store because we are not allowed to assume anything, someone walks in and asks for a distributor for a 68 ford mustang,
the parts guy does not ask about the gear and just hands him a distributor,
little did the parts guy know the 302 was out or a 91 mustang gt and he needed an older distributor to not need to swap in all the electronics.
who is wrong, the parts guy for not asking, or the customer for not explaining all the info.
does not matter, because the parts store would be buying the customer a new engine since the parts guy didn't ask and just assumed.
i know it sounds stupid to ask some sometimes irrelevant questions, but they are there because someone had that problem.
not to mention most parts guys don't know a piston from a nail.
the parts guy does not ask about the gear and just hands him a distributor,
little did the parts guy know the 302 was out or a 91 mustang gt and he needed an older distributor to not need to swap in all the electronics.
who is wrong, the parts guy for not asking, or the customer for not explaining all the info.
does not matter, because the parts store would be buying the customer a new engine since the parts guy didn't ask and just assumed.
i know it sounds stupid to ask some sometimes irrelevant questions, but they are there because someone had that problem.
not to mention most parts guys don't know a piston from a nail.
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we only ask at the auto parts store because we are not allowed to assume anything, someone walks in and asks for a distributor for a 68 ford mustang,
the parts guy does not ask about the gear and just hands him a distributor,
little did the parts guy know the 302 was out or a 91 mustang gt and he needed an older distributor to not need to swap in all the electronics.
who is wrong, the parts guy for not asking, or the customer for not explaining all the info.
does not matter, because the parts store would be buying the customer a new engine since the parts guy didn't ask and just assumed.
i know it sounds stupid to ask some sometimes irrelevant questions, but they are there because someone had that problem.
not to mention most parts guys don't know a piston from a nail.
the parts guy does not ask about the gear and just hands him a distributor,
little did the parts guy know the 302 was out or a 91 mustang gt and he needed an older distributor to not need to swap in all the electronics.
who is wrong, the parts guy for not asking, or the customer for not explaining all the info.
does not matter, because the parts store would be buying the customer a new engine since the parts guy didn't ask and just assumed.
i know it sounds stupid to ask some sometimes irrelevant questions, but they are there because someone had that problem.
not to mention most parts guys don't know a piston from a nail.
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is this for a sbc or sbf?
for 289/302's Part Number: 90455
for 305/350/454 ect Part Number:90455
they run about 12.99/e,
Autozone does not stock them, but with this part number any other should be able to cross them.
for 289/302's Part Number: 90455
for 305/350/454 ect Part Number:90455
they run about 12.99/e,
Autozone does not stock them, but with this part number any other should be able to cross them.
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Rogue, Thanks for the info. I just ordered one from Midway Auto Supply for $14.99 + shipping. http://www.midwayautosupply.com/
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Kenny, have you ever put one on? I changed out the gear on my Duraspark when I dropped it in a roller engine. It's not that difficult, but the measurement from the base to the gear is critical. Hopefully the gear comes with instructions.
Anyway, you are welcome!
Anyway, you are welcome!
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No I havn't changed one, but I figured as much. The gear on the dizzy has a much taller collar than the one pictured that I ordered, and from what I've read on other gear listings, they dont have the hole predrilled. kennyg
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No, they are not pre-drilled. you can do a few things. The gear is an interference fit. Heat the gear and chill the shaft. Mark where the gear should go. Also mark or remember where the original hole is. Get the gear where it should be. You can also use a press. I did this the last time. Now, drill the hole perpendicular to the original.
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